Whirlpool KLFF15K User's Manual
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1. 1 a KitchenAid NO FROST ALL FREEZER MODELS KRFF15K KLFF15K USE amp CARE GUIDE CONTENTS Page BEFORE USING YOUR FREEZER oie cea cues 2 SAFETY FIRST 3 PARTS AND FEATURES 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 4 INSTALLING YOUR FREEZER 5 Locate Properly 5 Level Freezer 6 Remove Sales Labels 6 Clean It ee 6 Pl g WIR are 6 USING YOUR FREEZER 7 Setting the Temperature Control 7 Power Saving Control 7 Changing the Light Bulb 8 Adjusting the Top Freezer Shelves 8 Adjusting the Door Shelves 8 Removing the Bottom Basket 8 Removing the Base Grille 9 The Signal Light 9 Optional Automatic Ice Maker 10 Energy Saving Tips 11 CLEANING YOUR FREEZER 11 Cleaning Chart 12 FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER 13 Packaging and Sealing Food 13 Wrapping Food 13 Loading Food into Freezer 14 Storing Frozen Food 15 Freezing Tips 15 Food Storage Chart 16 COMMON FREEZER PROBLEMS 17 VACATION AND MOVING CARE cu 19 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 20 LIMITED DOMESTIC FOOD LOSS COVERAGE 22 KITCHENAID WARRANTY 24 BEFORE USING YOUR FREEZER Read this USE amp CARE GUIDE carefully for important use and safety information You are personally respo2. eY l Door Adjustable Shelves i Stationary Stationary Shelves Door Shelf Roll Out Basket Signal Light Base Grille Model and Serial Number Plate Copy Your Model and Serial Number here When you need service or call with a question have this informa tion ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from plate located as shown on page 3 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book and the sales slip together in a handy place Please complete and mail the Owners Registration Card fur nished with this product Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Telephone Number IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1 Prevent accidental suffocation do not let children near a junked or abandoned freezer Children can be hurt or trapped in old freezers The door on discarded freezers should be locked shut with a lock and chain securely tied with a heavy rope or removed Prevent injury or entrapment do not let children near the freezer when the door is blocked open The door can close accidently Install your freezer away from flammable materials such as gas oline The heat released from the condenser can ignite a flammable substance Prevent shock by always discon necting the freezer from its elec trical source before changing the light bulb Either unplug the freezer from the outlet or turn off the electricity at the circuit brea
3. EN TE ra SE Wrapping Food 1 Cut sheet of wrapping material about longer than the distance around the food to be wrapped Place wrapping sheet on flat sur face with food in center of sheet continued on next page 13 2 Bring front and back of wrapping together and fold in toward food Make at least two 1 inch 2 5 cm folds until food fits tightly against the wrapping 3 Crease ends of wrapping close to food to eliminate air pockets 4 Press all air from package Fold each end over twice Make sure fold is tight and fastened against end of package with freezer tape Note When wrapping meats that have not been boned pad sharp edges with extra wrap or use stock inette to protect against tearing or puncturing Loading Food into Freezer 1 Before freezing large quantities of food turn the Temperature Control to the highest setting Let the freezer operate for several hours After loading all food items re turn the Temperature Control to the usual setting 2 To speed freezing lay packages in a single layer so each rests on the surface of a shelf Leave space between the packages 3 Add more unfrozen food after the first load is frozen approximately 18 to 24 hours Storing Frozen Food After food is frozen stack pack ages anywhere in the freezer Pack ages should not extend beyond the shelf edge or they may keep the door from closing and sealing properly Basket Store h
4. ange water heater furnace radiator or in direct sunlight CLEANING YOUR FREEZER This freezer is a No Frost model and defrosts automatically Complete cleaning however should be done at least once a year To clean 1 Turn the Temperature Control to OFF 2 Unplug the power cord 3 Take out all the food Note Wrap frozen foods and packages in several layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket Food will stay frozen for several hours 4 Remove shelves and basket 5 Clean freezer according to the chart on page 10 WARNING Immediately wipe up any water that may spill from the defrost pan when the freezer is moved Spilled water can cause slipping and injury After cleaning 1 Replace the shelves and basket 2 Plug in the power cord 3 See directions for Setting the Temperature Control on page 7 11 Cleaning Chart PART Removable parts shelves baskets etc WHAT TO USE Sponge or cloth mild detergent and warm water HOW TO CLEAN e Wash removable parts with warm water and a mild detergent e Rinse and dry well Exterior surfaces Interior walls Sponge soft cloth or paper towel mild detergent appliance wax or good auto paste wax Sponge soft cloth or paper Freezer should be towel baking soda or mild allowed to warm up so cloth won t stick Door liner and gaskets Base grille Defrost pan Condenser coils detergent w
5. arm water Sponge soft cloth or paper towel mild detergent warm water Use vacuum cleaner with brush attachment Sponge or cloth mild detergent and warm water Sponge or cloth mild detergent and warm water Use vacuum cleaner with extended narrow attachment e Wash with warm water and a mild detergent e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers e Rinse and dry well Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year with appliance wax or a good auto paste wax Apply wax with a clean soft cloth e Do not use wax on plastic parts Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection e Wash with warm water and mild detergent or baking soda 2 tbsp 26 g to 1 at 95 L warm water e Rinse and dry well e Do not use cleaning waxes con centrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts e Wash with mild detergent and warm water e Rinse and dry well e Do not use cleaning waxes con centrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts e Vacuum grille with a brush attachment e Remove base grille See page 9 e Wash base grille with warm water and mild detergent Rinse and dry well e Replace base grille e Remove base grille See page 9 e To remove defrost pan lift pan over wire brace remove tape if any e Wash defrost pan with warm water and mild detergent e Rinse and dry well e Replace with notc
6. cally warns you of unexpected power failures If the signal light is not glowing immediately check for one of the following e A power interruption e An unplugged power cord e A burned out signal light To replace a burned out signal light 1 Unplug power cord 2 Open the freezer door 3 Remove the base grille 4 Unplug the burned out light and replace with one of the same watt age and size A signal light can be ordered from your KitchenAid dealer 5 Replace the base grille close the freezer door and plug in the power cord Optional Automatic Ice Maker If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one later remember these important operating hints e The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm When the lever is down the ice maker automatically makes ice When the lever is up the ice maker is off e Because of new plumbing connections the first ice may be discolored or off flavored Discard the first few batches of ice e The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice This can take overnight e You will hear water running when the ice maker is filling You ll hear ice fall into the bin Don t let these sounds bother you e Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated and to gain in creased storage capacity e It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner They will break apart easily 10 If you remove the ice bin ra
7. dust and lint e The motor naturally runs longer on hot days or if the room is warm The motor also runs longer when a large amount of food has been put in or if the door is opened a lot This is to cool down the interior e Remember Motor running time depends on the following things Number of door openings Amount of food stored Temperature of the room Temperature control settings Freezer size More space to cool 2 If the problem is not due to one of the above items first call your dealer or repair service he recommends e All service should be handled locally by the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized KitchenAid servicer 3 In the event you are unable to obtain the name of a local autho rized KitchenAid servicer call KitchenAid Consumer Affairs TOLL FREE 1 800 422 1230 e A Consumer Affairs representa tive can recommend a qualified service company in your area If you must call or write please provide Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase and complete description of the problem Write to KitchenAid Consumer Affairs KitchenAid Inc 3800 Space Drive Dayton Ohio 45414 4 If you are not satisfied with the action taken contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major ap pliance industry Contact them only when the d
8. ealer authorized servicer or KitchenAid Inc have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago Illinois 60606 MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 21 LIMITED DOMESTIC FOOD LOSS COVERAGE REIMBURSEMENT FOR FOOD LOSSES During the first year of ownership the KitchenAid Freezer warranty pro vides reimbursement as noted below for food actually spoiled while stored in the freezer as a result of defects in materials or workmanship During the second through fifth years of ownership reimbursement willbe made as noted below for food actually spoiled while stored in the freezer as a result of a FAILURE OF THE SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Food spoilage losses must be verified by an authorized KitchenAid servicing outlet 22 NOTE The Food Loss Reimburse ment is 125 00 maximum payment The reimbursement amount shown is representative for the contents of typical freezers by size and may or may not cover the actual replace ment costs of the contents of your freezer It is the maximum amount however that will be paid and it is cumulative for the five year warranty period Sorry but KitchenAid is not responsi ble for food losses caused by natural spoilage misuse or negligent care of the freezer or by accidental or inten tional disconnecting of the electric power cord power interruption inad equate power fire damage water damage theft
9. eavy and bulky packages here Basket should be in place at all times for proper air circulation pn SEITE Door storage Store packages or juice cans on the door shelves behind the front of the shelf Freezing Tips e Freeze foods when in season at peak freshness e Freeze a maximum of 3 Ibs per cu ft 05 kg per liter of freezer capac ity Do not place too many pack ages of unfrozen food in the freezer at one time This slows down the rate of freezing and lowers food quality After placing items in the freezer wait until they are frozen solid about 24 hours before placing more unfrozen food in the freezer e Freeze food items in meal size quantities whenever possible Smaller portions both freeze and thaw faster e Before putting hot foods into the freezer allow them to cool enough to touch set containers in ice water or plunge foods like vegeta bles into cold water just after blanching When cool package properly seal and freeze Do not take a casserole from the oven and put it directly into the freezer This slows the rate of freezing and lowers food quality e You can refreeze food that is not completely thawed ice crystals present Refrozen foods however have reduced quality Do not refreeze partially thawed fish or shellfish Cook imediately e Cook completely thawed food as quickly as possible It can then be refrozen Do not cook com pletely thawed fish or shellfish Throw it away D
10. ed KitchenAid servicing outlet TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL PLUS SECOND THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED FROM DATE OF PURCHASE Replacement or repair of the refrigerator freezer cavity liner if the part chips or rusts due to defective materials or workmanship KITCHENAID INC DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state KitchenAid Inc St Joseph Michigan USA 49085 Part No 1107608 Printed in U S A
11. f neither food locker storage or dry ice is available use or can perishable food at once e The length of time food will stay frozen depends on several factors For instance 1 A full freezer will remain cold longer than a freezer partially filled 2 A freezer full of meats will stay cold longer than a freezer filled with baked goods If food still contains ice crystals it may be safely refrozen although the quality and flavor may be affected Use this food as soon as convenient If the condition of the food is poor or is questionable itis wise to dispose of it 20 If the freezer will not operate e Is the electric cord plugged in e Is a fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped e if you have a freezer and refrigerator on the same circuit are you using a slow blow fuse or circuit breaker See page 6 e Is the Temperature Control turned ON e Are there small appliances on the circuit coffee pot toaster etc overloading the circuit If there is water in the defrost pan e This is normal in hot muggy weather The pan can even be half full Make sure the freezer is level so the pan does not overflow If the light doesn t work e Check fuses and circuit breakers e Is the power cord plugged in If a bulb is burned out e See instructions for changing a light bulb on page 6 Only use an appliance bulb If the compressor seems to run too long e Is the condenser behind the base grille free from
12. ge If frozen use within a month ground beef lamb veal 2 to 3 months roasts beef 6 to 12 months lamb veal 6 to 9 months pork 3 to 6 months Sausage fresh 1 to 2 months steaks and chops beef 8 to 12 months lamb veal cutlets pork 3 to 4 months venison game birds 8 to 12 months FISH cod flounder haddock sole 6 months blue fish salmon mackerel perch breaded fish purchased clams oysters cooked fish crabs scallops Alaskan king crab shrimp uncooked 16 2 to 3 months 3 months 3 to 4 months 10 months 12 months Institute suggested storage times Food Storage time POULTRY chicken or turkey whole 12 months duck 6 months giblets 2 to 3 months cooked poultry w gravy 6 months slices no gravy 1 month MAIN DISHES commercially frozen stews meat poultry fish casseroles TV dinners entrees 2 to 3 months 3 to 6 months NUTS 8 to 12 months DAIRY PRODUCTS salted sweet cream butter 6 to 9 months unsalted butter margarine 12 months cheese Camembert cottage dry curd only farmer s Roquefort blue 3 months DO NOT creamed cottage FREEZE Cheddar Edam Guoda Swiss brick etc 6 to 8 weeks Cheese texture changes during freezing ice cream ice milk sherbet EGGS whole yolk amp white mixed together whites only or yolks only 9 to 12 months Add 12 teaspoon salt or 1 teaspoon sugar to each 6 whole eggs or egg yolks to prevent coagulation of solids du
13. hed corner to the rear e Push it all the way in e Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing into pan e Replace base grille e Remove base grille e Clean dust and lint from condenser at least every other month e Replace base grille OO m en 12 FREEZING FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER When the freezer has cooled to a safe storage temperature itmay be loaded with frozen food When you plan to freeze unfrozen food see the following chart for the amount to freeze at one time MAXIMUM POUNDS OF FOOD TO FREEZE AT ONE TIME Meat or Vegetables Fish or Fruit 30 Ibs 45 Ibs 20 25 kg These amounts are based on USDA recommendations for a 15 cu ft 433 L freezer If too many packages of unfrozen food are packed into the freezer at one time the rate of freezing is too slow Poor quality products result 13 5 kg Packaging and Sealing Food Use heavy duty aluminum foil kraft paper with cellophane bonded to it special freezer bags jars car tons and freezer sealing tape for packaging your food items You ll find them at the supermarket or freezer dealer z0 smn NAA TTY T Airtight packaging is important in freezing foods Containers and wrapping should be moisture and vapor proof and packages should be sealed carefully to keep moisture in and air out Freezer burn can result if food is not properly wrapped When this happens food dries out and is of poor quality SSS E
14. ise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker When you return the ice bin push it all the way in and lower the arm to the ON position If cubes are stored too long they may develop an off flavor like stale water Throw them away They will be quickly replaced Cubes in the ice bin can also become smaller by evaporation Good water quality is important for good ice quality It is not recom mended that the ice maker be con nected to a softened water supply Water softener chemicals such as salt from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor quality ice If a softened water supply cannot be avoided then it is important that the water softener be well maintained and operating properly Energy Saving Tips You can help your freezer use less electricity e Check door gasket for tight seal Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal e Clean the condenser coil regularly e Open the door as few times as pos sible Think about what you need before you open the door Get everything out at one time Keep foods organized so you won t have to search for what you want Close door as soon as food is removed e Fill freezer to capacity Follow the recommended procedures for freezing foods on pages 11 and 12 e Set the Temperature Control to provide temperatures around 0 F 17 8 C There is no need to store foods below 0 F e Make sure your freezer is not next to a heat source such as a r
15. ker or fuse leading to the freezer s outlet INSTALLING YOUR FREEZER Locate Properly Alone 1 Allow in 1 25 cm on each side of the freezer for ease of installation If the freezer is to be against a wall you might want to leave extra space on the hinge side so the door can be opened wider The freezer back can be flush against the wall Locate Properly with Refrigerator 1 Allow 2 inches 5 08 cm between freezer and refrigerator for proper ventilation Allow Y inch 1 25 cm on the remaining sides for ease of installation If the freezer or refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave extra space on the hinge side so the door can be opened wider The freezer and refrigerator backs can be flush against the wall Level Freezer Leveling screw gt Right to Raise Left to Lower 1 Remove base grille see page 7 2 To raise front turn each screw to the right 3 To lower front turn each screw to the left 4 Check with level SSS es Remove Sales Labels Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label tape and any inside labels before using the freezer To remove any remaining glue 1 Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR 2 Soak area with liquid hand dish washing detergent solution before removing glue as described in step 1 DO NOT USE rubbing alcohol or flammable or toxic solvents such as acetone gasoline carbo
16. l run constantly until the cabinet is cooled This usually takes 6 to 8 hours but may take longer depend ing on the room temperature and the number of times the freezer door is opened After the cabinet is cooled the compressor will turn ON and OFF as needed to keep the freezer at the proper temperature Power Saving Control The Power Saving Control on the Control Console operates electric heaters around the door opening and the cabinet side These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the freezer 1 Turn control to a higher number for colder temperatures 2 Turn the control to a lower number for less cold temperatures Cooling Freezer First 1 Cool freezer 6 to 8 hours before filling with frozen food 1 Use the SAVES POWER setting when humidity is low 2 Use the REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE setting if moisture forms on the outside of the freezer Be sure to check for moisture be _ tween the freezer and refrigerator if they are setting next to each other Changing the Light Bulb WARNING Before removing the light bulb either unplug the freezer or disconnect the elec tricity leading to the freezer at the main power supply Shock and injury can occur if elec tricity remains connected 1 Remove the light shield from the side of the control panel Depress the back of the shield to release the tabs then pull away 2 Remove and replace bulb with a 40 watt ap
17. n tetrachloride etc These can damage the finish DO NOT REMOVE the Tech Sheet fastened under the freezer at the front Clean It Clean your freezer before using it See cleaning instructions on pages 11 and 12 Plug It In 3 Prong Grounding Type Wail Receptacle Il l Grounding Plug Refrigerator Power Cord RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD Freezer Only A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 Amp fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Freezer and Refrigerator A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only properly grounded electrical supply with a 15 or 20 Amp slow blow fuse or cir cuit breaker is required It is recom mended that a separate circuit serving only these two appliances be provided Do not use an extension cord Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain See individual electrical requirements and grounding instruc tion sheet in your literature package USING YOUR FREEZER Setting the Temperature Control To start the freezer turn the control to the middle of the dial This setting is designed to maintain the temperature at near O F 17 8 C under normal operating conditions Adjusting the Temperature Control 2 Cool freezer overnight before adding large amounts of unfrozen food Note When the freezer is first started the compressor wil
18. nsible for e Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use amp Care Guide e Installing and leveling the freezer where it is protected from the ele ments in an area where the room temperature will not exceed 110 F 43 3 C and on a floor strong enough to support its weight e Properly connecting the freezer to the right kind of outlet with the right electrical supply and grounding See Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions provided in your literature package e Use the freezer only for jobs expected of a home freezer e Installing the freezer away from an oven radiator or other heat source e Properly maintaining the freezer e Making sure the freezer is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly e Making sure the surrounding area is clear of explosive fumes before operating e Making sure the freezer has had time to get properly cold before loading with food SAFETY FIRST Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned freezers are still dangerous even if they will just sit in the garage for a few days If you are getting rid of your old freezer do it safely Please read the enclosed safety pamphlet from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers Help prevent accidents PARTS AND FEATURES Interior Light TIL jiy ll ir I N Temperature Power Saving Control Control Le a a Adjustable
19. o not keep completely thawed foods at room temperature for long They can spoil In upright freezers spread food packages out in a single layer for fastest freezing In chest freezers place items next to the coldest walls and spread in a single layer After freezing stack packages for best use of space Do not put un frozen items directly on top of frozen ones e Rotate food items to use oldest food packages first Move already frozen packages forward placing new ones to the rear or on the bot tom Date and label packages Keep an inventory checklist of food items and place it near or on freezer 15 Food Storage Chart Storage times vary according to the quality of the food before it was frozen the packaging or wrap used moisture proof vapor proof and the storage temperature around 0 F or below For best results use frozen foods within the recom mended storage times Food Storage time a Se eh FRUITS berries cherries peaches pineapple citrus fruit and juices fruit juice concentrate commercially frozen VEGETABLES blanched or cooked home frozen 8 to 12 months commercially frozen 8 months Most raw vegetables do not freeze well except as juice They lose crispness bie saline Aeneid Are bel debbie eee MEAT 12 months 4 to 6 months 12 months bacon 4 weeks or less corned beef 2 weeks cured ham frankfurters 1 month Cured smoked meats do not freeze well Salt speeds spoila
20. or riots strikes war or acts of God NOTES N 2 KitchenAid REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY LENGTH KITCHENAID KITCHENAID OF WARRANTY WILL PAY FOR WILL NOT PAY FOR ONE YEAR FULL Replacement parts and repair A Service calls to WARRANTY FROM labor to correct defects in 1 t the installati DATE OF PURCHASE materials or workmanship i a Service must be provided 2 Instruct you how to use by an authorized KitchenAid the refrigerator servicing outlet 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Correct house plumbing B Repairs when refrigerator is used in other than normal home use C Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse improper installation or installation not in accordance with local elec trical or plumbing codes D Any food loss due to product failure E Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States F Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home G Any labor costs during the Limited Warranty FIVE YEAR FULL WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration system These parts are 1 Compressor 2 Evaporator 3 Condenser 4 Drier 5 Connecting Tubing Service must be provided by an authoriz
21. pliance bulb 3 Replace the light shield Insert the shield tabs in the slots then press shield to snap into place 4 Plug in power cord or switch on the electricity Adjusting the Freezer Shelves The top interior shelves and door shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your freezer Note The lower interior shelves and door shelf are fixed they can not be adjusted To remove the top shelves 1 Tilt up at front 2 Lift up at back 3 Pull shelf straight out 8 To replace 1 Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf supports 2 Tilt up front of shelf until hooks drop into slot Lower front of shelf to level position To remove door shelves e Lift up and pull out B DL Shelf hook To replace 1 Insert shelf hooks into guides on both sides 2 Push down to lock in place Removing the Bottom Basket 1 Roll out basket to stops 2 Lift front then roll out the rest of the way To replace the basket 1 Place basket on glide 2 Lift front to clear stops Removing the Base Grille Metal Clips 1 Open the freezer door 2 Grasp both ends of grille and pull outwards 3 Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind the grille To replace 1 Line up grille support tabs with metal clips 2 Push firmly to snap into place 3 Close the freezer door The Signal Light The signal light is located in the base grille It automati
22. r Make sure freezer ison separate circuit Determine how long power will be off Short period fully loaded freezer will keep food frozen for up to two days if door is not opened half full or less freezer may not stay frozen for more than one day Long period as soon after power goes off as possible place 2 Ibs 0 9 kg of dry ice in freezer for every cu ft of freezer space This should keep tempera ture below freezing for 3 4 days in a fully loaded 10 cu ft freezer and 2 3 days in one that is half full Wear gloves when handling dry ice to protect hands from dry ice burns Keep freezer closed except to add more dry ice or remove it when power comes on continued on next page 17 Problem Cause Solution 4 Loss of e Food not highest e Use only high quality foods quality quality when frozen for freezing Freezing does not improve food quality e Food frozen too e Put food to be frozen in a single slowly layer in coldest part of freezer This provides good air circulation and helps speed freezing e Add no more unfrozen food to the freezer than can be frozen in 24 hours up to 2 to 3 pounds of food per cu ft of freezer space e Partial thawing and e DO NOT add large amounts of refreezing warm food to the freezer at one time e Keep warm unfrozen food packages separate from frozen to prevent partial thawing e Storage temperature e Store frozen food at about 0 F 17 8 C Adjust temperatu
23. re control if it has one to a colder setting e Food improperly e Use only moisture proof vapor wrapped or proof packaging specifically packaged designed and recommended for freezer use See Problem 1 and page 13 sg ar RE BEI I Un ni 5 Foods e Food taken out and e DO NOT REFREEZE ANY removed not used PACKAGES THAT HAVE from freezer THAWED COMPLETELY need to be e Cook thawed food immediately refrozen package properly and refreeze DO NOT cook completely thawed fish and shellfish Throw it out e You can safely refreeze most food that has thawed if it still contains ice crystals There may be some loss of food quality See Problem 4 and page 15 DO NOT refreeze par tially thawed fish or shellfish 6 Food freezes e Too much food e DO NOT load freezer with too too slowly added at once much food at one time Too much warm food overloads the freezer slows the rate of freezing and lowers food quality e During a 24 hour period you can freeze about 3 pounds of food per cu ft of freezer space See Problem 4 for more specific suggestions B e ee VACATION AND MOVING CARE Vacations Arrange for someone to make reg ular checks of your freezer to make sure it is operating and electricity has not been interrupted Shutting Off and Moving If the freezer is shut off for more than 24 hours 1 Remove and store all food 2 Unplug the freezer 3 Clean thoroughly See Cleaning your f
24. reezer page11 4 Block the door open for air circula tion Place blocks between the door and the cabinet Tape blocks in place with a self adhesive filament tape WARNING Do not allow chil dren to play near the freezer when the door is blocked open The door could close causing them to become injured or trapped If you move the freezer 1 Remove the shelves and basket 2 Tape the door shut 3 Do not place objects inside the cabinet 4 Level properly to ensure good door sealing WARNING Immediately wipe up any water that may spill from the defrost pan when the freezer is moved Spilled water can cause slipping and injury To restart the freezer see Using your freezer 19 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE Follow These Steps 1 If your freezer should fail to oper ate review the following list before calling your dealer You could save the cost of a service call If the electricity goes off Learn how long power will be off by calling the power company e If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less keep freezer closed Most food will stay frozen e If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours do the following Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker OR Place 2 Ibs 0 9 kg of dry ice in the freezer for every cu ft of freezer space This will keep frozen foods for 2 to 4 days Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns I
25. ring freezing BAKED GOODS yeast breads rolls brown amp serve breads unbaked breads quick breads cakes unfrosted cakes frosted 4 weeks 2 to 3 months 3 months 1 month 2 to 3 months 2 to 4 months 8 to 12 months fruit cakes 12 months cookies dough 3 months baked 8 to 12 months pies baked 1 to 2 months pastry dough only 4 to 6 months unbaked fruit pie 8 months Based on U S D A Michigan Cooperative Extension Service and Food Marketing COMMON FREEZER PROBLEMS Problem Cause 1 Freezer burn Improper packag dries out and ing method or toughens food material food becomes gray or white and may lose flavor e Punctures in wrap 2 Frost ice e Too much air left in crystals package Air space in food in package lets packages moisture evaporate from food then condense as ice crystal Solution Use moisture proof vapor proof packaging material or containers such as heavy duty foil non permeable plastic wrap polyethylene coated freezer wrap freezer bags Good packaging is airtight and non porous with no holes or openings Remove as much air as possible from freezer bags rigid plastic containers and wrapped packages before sealing and putting into the freezer 3 No power e Freezer unplugged Overload circuit e Power failure Reconnect plug to outlet Install freezer so that plug cannot be accidentally pulled out Check house fuse or circuit breake
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